Smoking and Impotence A recent study performed to find the impact of smoking on a man’s sexual performance has established a connection between smoking and impotence. The report was shared in the American Heart Association's annual Conference in Miami. Cigarette smoke has over 41,000 harmful chemicals, such as ammonia, acetone, carbon monoxide, arsenic, tar, and [...]

Erectile Dysfunction and Age Typically erectile dysfunction is associated with aging, but this isn't the only factor that results in impotence or erection problems. In fact, urologists believe that physical factors are equally responsible for almost 90 percent of ED cases in men aged above 50. Though most cases of ED are associated with older [...]

Erectile Dysfunction and Depression Not everyone knows that there is a connection between erectile dysfunction and depression.  Research reveals that 35-47% of those suffering from depression also have problems with their sex life. Erectile dysfunction is one such problem that often accompanies depression. ED is a condition in which a man is not able to [...]

What is Erectile Dysfunction? The sexual condition, erectile dysfunction is also referred to as ‘impotency’ and is marked by symptoms like: Inability to achieve optimal erection necessary to perform sexual intercourse Lack of capacity to maintain normal erection throughout the act of intercourse It is imperative to keep in mind that occasional episodes of erectile [...]

Penile Fracture and Early Surgical Intervention As odd as it may sound, a spongy and rather soft tissue like penis can also get fractured if excessive force or pressure is applied during full-blown erection phase. Penile fracture is a medical emergency and requires heroic measures to minimize the risk of hazardous complications. Penile fracture is [...]

Sexual Dysfunction Disorders Classification Sexual dysfunction refers to a multitude of symptoms or ailments that may compromise the quality of sex life. In other words, any event that alters the intensity or duration of sexual response cycle and interferes with the sexual gratification/satisfaction can be classified under sexual dysfunction (SD). Investigators and clinicians describe the [...]

Erectile Dysfunction and Emotional Health Erectile dysfunction is a fairly common cause of male visits to the sexual clinics. Based on the latest estimates, approximately 18 million men are currently living with erectile dysfunction in United States alone (1). It has been estimated that approximately one-fourth (or 25%) of all the cases of erectile dysfunction [...]

Obesity and Sexuality Obesity has long been a global metabolic and medical issue; primarily because, moderate obesity predisposes an individual to a variety of other health issues. This may range from circulatory deficits (such as hypertension, cardiovascular diseases and atherosclerosis) to metabolic derangements such as diabetes, hypercholesterolemia, hormonal dysfunction, psychological illnesses, systemic diseases and sexual [...]

Sexual Health Concerns and Problems Sexual health encompasses a number of variables and factors that can affect the personal, social, psychological, reproductive and professional aspects of your life. According to the latest bulletin released by World Health Organization (1), sexual health concerns can be discussed under these parameters: Sexually Transmitted Diseases: The overall economic cost/ [...]